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Overview
Take this opportunity to explore the oldest religious site in the world-Luxor in 2-day tours from Marsa Alam with an Egyptologist tour guide. Visit Luxor's top sights including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more. Hop on a marvelous hot air balloon trip for about 30-45 minutes over Luxor. Cruise along the majestic river Nile and make your way to the banana island, and have your lunch at the island restaurant. Relax with door-to-door transfer and one night at Lotus hotel with breakfast included - Explore Luxor's top attractions, on the East and West bank of Nile in 2-days from Marsa Alam - Marvel at Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank, the first day - Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, the second day - Sail over Luxor for about 30-45 minutes Hot Air Balloon - Spend a night in Luxor at Lotus hotel - Admire views of the world-famous River Nile and shop at local bazaars
Options
Night+Transfer+Guide+Tickets
Lunch
Entrance fees
Pickup included
Transfer with Driver
Driver
Pickup included
Night+Transfer+Guide
Pickup included
What's included
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites (If option selected)
Lunch
1 Night at Lotus hotel, Luxor with breakfast.
Pickup and drop-off at your Marsa Alam Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle
Breakfast
30-45 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky.
Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide.
Tipping to the guide and driver.
What to expect
Day 1: Marsa Alam Transfer, Luxor East Bank and Overnight Lotus Hotel Luxor
Marsa Alam
4h
Your tour will start with a pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam at 7:00 am (available to change) by our English speaking driver in an air conditioned vehicle, then begins the 4-5 hour journey towards Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor around 11:30 am, meet our representative who will help you to check in your hotel in Luxor (Lotus Hotel) overlooking the Nile. Relax or enjoy the swimming pool.
The Karnak Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Then meet your guide for the tour at 3:00 pm and head to the first stop of the day, Karnak Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site and the greatest example of a site of worship in history built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypo-style Hall, take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank, Banana Island & Departure transfer to Marsa Alam
3h · Admission ticket included
Following an early morning pick-up (around 4:30 am) from your hotel, drive towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s shared basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains. Float back down to earth and you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift.
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket not included
Back to your hotel to have your breakfast and check out with your luggage and be ready for the west bank tour. Your Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am. Drive in nature for about 35 to 40 minutes to the West Bank to start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom 18th to 20th dynasty carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies. With your expert guide, learn about the rulers who are entombed here such as the Great Pharaoh Ramses II and Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Your tour guide will explain everything from outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Continue, to Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. Listen to her interesting story from your Egyptology guide and know how she managed to rule the country for 22 years as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17 meters statues of Memnon once depicted King Amenhotep III. Marvel at these fascinating sculptures and listen to incredible stories about the rulers and times through which they have lasted.
Marsa Alam
4h
Sail back to the Nile side to be transferred back to your hotel in Marsa Alam .
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will warmly welcome you at your hotel or destination, holding a sign with your name.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
